Major meat trade body boss to leave
The CEO of the British Meat Processors Association has announced he will be stepping down.
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DropWorks Rum announces non-executive director appointment
DropWorks Rum has announced the appointment of Greg Matthew as a non-executive director.
Ben & Jerry’s founder quits accusing Unilever of silencing social mission
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has announced he is quitting his role with the ice cream brand and accused owner Unilever of silencing its social mission.
Nestlé chairman exits in wake of CEO scandal
Paul Bulcke has stepped down as chairman of Nestlé S.A., adding to the leadership changes at the KitKat producer.
Unilever names new CFO
Unilever PLC has opted to keep Srinivas Phatak on as its new chief financial officer permanently.
Hovis CEO steps down amid ABF takeover
Hovis has confirmed that its CEO Jon Jenkins is stepping down.
M&S digital and tech chief exits M&S
Marks & Spencer’s chief digital and technology officer Rachel Higham is stepping down from the business with Sacha Berendji set to take over.
All change at Defra as environment secretary and farming minister replaced
Emma Reynolds has been appointed as the new environment secretary, with Steve Reed moved to a new brief.
Waitrose recruiting 8,500 seasonal roles for Christmas period
Waitrose is looking to hire 8,500 temporary staff ahead of its busiest period of the year.
Strike avoided as workers secure pay rise at supermarket fridge-freezer supplier
Workers at a fridge-freezer manufacturer that supplies several major UK supermarkets have secured an above inflation pay rise.
CEO at Cambridge Nutritional Foods announces retirement
The CEO of Cambridge Nutritional Foods has announced he will retire after 22 years with the business.
Waitrose hires former Tesco exec as new MD
Former Tesco executive Tom Denyard has been appointed as the new managing director of Waitrose.
Suntory CEO resigns amid police investigation into supplement purchase
The CEO of Suntory Holdings has resigned with immediate effect after the police launched an investigation into his purchase of a banned supplement.
Better Nature announces leadership team shake up
Tempeh brand Better Nature has announced a major shake up of its senior leadership team.
Heineken president Americas steps down as CEO
Lipton Teas and Infusions has pinched the ex-Heineken president as its chief executive officer.
Nestlé CEO fired over ‘romantic relationship with direct subordinate’
Nestlé has fired CEO Laurent Freixe with immediate effect following an investigation into an ‘undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate’.
Purina appoints new CEO
Leading pet brand Purina Europe has announced a new chief executive officer as the previous captain takes on leadership role at Nestlé Americas.
Hotel Chocolat hires new UK general manager
Hotel Chocolat has announced the appointment of Carrie Martin as its new UK general manager.
Day in the life of The Gym Kitchen founder
Take a closer look at the day-to-day role of The Gym Kitchen founder Segun Akinwoleola.
Hip Pop hires Finlays exec as new CEO
Soft drink brand Hip Pop has announced the appointment of Matt Bowler-Jones as its new CEO.
Leadership team reshuffle announced at Unitas Wholesale
Unitas Wholesale has reshuffled its executive team following the appointment of David Cooke.
Oscar Mayer and Company Shop Group open on-site discount store for Wrexham staff
Oscar Mayer has partnered with the Company Shop Group to offer discounted food, drink and household products to staff at its site in Wrexham.
BrewDog co-founder departs business for personal reasons
BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie is stepping away from the company and the alcohol industry for personal reasons.
Aldi gives Teenage Cancer Trust access to £350,000 of Apprenticeship Levy
Aldi is providing the Teenage Cancer Trust with access to £350,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy.
Waitrose loses managing director
The supermarket’s managing director has decided to step down after five years at the helm.
The Wholesale Group appoints new chair
The Wholesale Group has announced the appointment of Mark Aylwin as its new non-executive chair.
Consultancy firm Food Alert appoints new managing director
Food safety and compliance consultancy, Food Alert, has announced the appointment of its new managing director.
Lidl raising entry-level hourly pay to £13
Lidl has announced that is raising entry-level hourly pay to £13 from next month.
M&S hires Asda chief people officer to replace outgoing people director
Marks & Spencer has announced the hire of Hayley Tatum as its new chief people officer.
First Milk appoints ex-Samworth Brothers CEO
First Milk has named Hugo Mahoney as its chairman designate, as predecessor Chris Thomas steps down after three full terms.
Tesco accused of ‘failing to act’ on bullying claims
GMB Union has accused Tesco of failing to act on bullying allegations made by 16 workers at a store in west London.
Leadership appointments at Mars and Oddlygood
Royal Canin UK & Ireland sees leadership shake-up, while Rude Health parent company nabs Innocent’s head of marketing.
Makaton meal deal campaign raises funds for Special Olympics GB
Last month, saw the Co-Op joining forces with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Special Olympics Great Britain to launch ‘Meals That Matter’.
Arla announces new head of UK supply chain
Arla Foods UK has appointed Fran Ball as its senior vice president of UK supply chain.
560 jobs under threat at PepsiCo, report says
PepsiCo is planning to restructure its UK operations with a reported 560 jobs at risk as a result.
March Foods appoints Tracy Southwell as managing director
March Foods has announced the appointment of Tracy Southwell as its new managing director.
UK wine merchant hires new managing director
Wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd has announced the appointment of a new UK managing director.
Inside Cereal Partners UK&I’s Lighthouse facility
Food Manufacture steps inside the home of Shreddies, Cereal Partners UK and Ireland’s Staverton site, to learn how it ticks, its place in the local community and what makes it’s a ‘lighthouse’ facility.
Six new appointments to the FSA board
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced six new appointments to the Food Standards Agency board.
Starbucks supplier accused of union busting by Unite
Unite the Union has accused management at Starbucks supplier Food Service Logistics of union busting.
Day in the life of an oat drink business founder
Carl Hopwood talks about his journey as the founder and director of oat drink brand Oato.
Guinness owner appoints CFO on interim basis
Guinness owner Diageo has announced the appointment of Deirdre Mahlan as its interim chief financial officer.
Greggs appoints non-exec director as profits fall in H1
Bakery firm Greggs has announced the appointment of Robert Moorhead as an independent non-executive director.
Lidl cutting 70 head office jobs
Lidl has announced plans to cut head office roles as part of a review of its operations.
Strikes end at UK bottler as pay deal reached
More than 200 Unite members employed at a wine bottling site in Bristol have secured a pay rise after going out on strike.
AHDB chief executive stepping down with interim announced
The CEO of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced that he is stepping down.
Jobseekers: July food and drink industry vacancies round-up
Check out the wide range of food and drink vacancies on offer in our monthly jobseekers round-up.
KP workers voting on strikes after rejecting pay offer
Workers at a KP Snacks site in County Durham are voting over potential strike action after rejecting a recent pay offer.
Major chilled pizza producer appoints Princes Group exec as new MD
Freiberger’s British subsidiary, Stateside Foods, has announced a new captain at the helm as its managing director retires.
FSA chief scientific officer steps down
The chief scientific officer of the Food Standards Agency will step down in September 2025.